The Latest: Sri Lanka reopens tourism after 10-month closing
Sri Lanka is welcoming tourists again after keeping the doors closed to visitors for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s action Thursday is seen as an effort to revive the island nation’s tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. Tourism accounts for about 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy and before the pandemic employed 250,000 people directly and up to 3 million indirectly.
Dominica Reopening Borders For Tourism
The Caribbean island of Dominica reopened its borders for international tourism on August 7, 2020. Denise Charles, the Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, made the announcement in late July.
Egypt COVID-19 Entry Requirements: New Updates For Travelers
Egypt has announced new COVID-19 entry requirements that all travelers will need to follow when entering the country. Due to a recent surge of infections, Egypt is adding new testing requirements to ensure the safety of its people and visitors to the country. Here is everything travelers need to know before booking their trip to Egypt.